Lemoto Manu (35) a prisoner, died of suicide at Hu'atolitoli Prison on 19 April on Tongatapu, Tonga Prison stated.
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Wednesday 12 April 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 39-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a 44-year-old man in Lapaha on eastern Tongatapu earlier this month.
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Monday 20 March 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The death of a former Prime Minister of Tonga and the current Tongatapu 10 People’s Representative to the Tonga Legislative Assembly, Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa (71) was confirmed today. He passed away yesterday, in the United States, where he had gone for medical reasons.
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Thursday 2 February 2023
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Reckless driving leading to death is a crime that sadly remains all too prevalent in Tonga and, in this case, resulted in the death of a 21-months old toddler, the Lord Chief Justice stressed in sentencing a 27-year-old driver to two and a half years in prison. Part of the sentence was suspended.
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Friday 18 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Tonga Police are carrying out a further investigation into the death of Tu’imala Uinisē Moala (46) in the house fire in Neiafu, on 8 November. Police Commissioner Shane McLennan has asked for the public to refrain from social media comments on the matter.
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Tuesday 8 November 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 46-year-old woman died from a fire at her house in Neiafu, early this morning, 8 November.
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Tuesday 20 September 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 26-year-old man was found dead at a residence in Puke on Saturday, 17 September. It is reported to be a suicide but an inquest this week will determine the cause of death.
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Wednesday 7 September 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A seven-year-old boy died in a shooting incident at a residence in Ha'ateiho, Tongatapu, on Friday evening, 2 September. Tonga Police said children found a loaded .22 rifle in their family vehicle. The 40 year old father of the children has been arrested.
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Tuesday 26 July 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An inquest is scheduled to be held on Thursday, 28 July over the death of a 22-year-old man in a cell at Mu’a Police Station. It is expected that details will be released relating to his identity and cause of death after.
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Wednesday 20 July 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 20-year-old man was confirmed to have committed suicide in Ha’ano, Ha’apai over the weekend.
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Monday 18 July 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
'Osaiasi Naulumatua (38) was sentenced to two two-years two-months imprisonment for causing serious bodily harm, that indirectly resulted in the death of another man. He is very fortunate not to have not been charged with manslaughter. This is yet another sad and tragic case where a violent, alcohol fuelled, outburst has resulted, at least indirectly, in death, said the Lord Chief Justice.
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Wednesday 6 July 2022
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 69-year-old man from Lapaha who was detained in police custody at the Mu’a Police Station was found dead in a cell on Monday morning, 4 July. Police said circumstances indicated suicide.
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Tuesday 21 December 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A man was found to have passed away on the side of the road on the waterfront at Sopu, Nuku'alofa, this morning, December 21. Police understood the man was out walking on the road before collapsing.
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Monday 23 August 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A decomposed body of an unidentified man was found in an area near the sea in the Puke area of Tongatapu, on August 19. An investigation by Tonga Police is still underway to try and identify the deceased. No missing persons reports have been filed.
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Wednesday 28 July 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A 76-year-old woman died last night, July 27 at Vaiola Hospital from the Nuku'alofa CBD house fire, which has now claimed three lives. A man (61) and a child (7) also died. Their names have not yet been confirmed by Tonga Police.
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Wednesday 28 July 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
An 18-year-old boy died on Tuesday, July 27 after injuries sustained allegedly from a sharp object at a home in Nualei.
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Wednesday 21 July 2021
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Auckland, New Zealand
A 34-year-old man jointly charged with the murder of Tongan seasonal worker, Hiko Lynch (23) in Blenheim, Marlborough has been denied bail. He is remanded in custody to appear in September.
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Tuesday 18 May 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Fuifui ‘Ealelei (36) of Haveluloto reportedly passed away in his sleep on Sunday, May 16 in Hastings, Hawke's Bay.
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Monday 25 January 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A young man (19) was found dead at a home in Kolovai, over the weekend. An inquest will be held to determined whether it was a suicide.
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Monday 11 January 2021
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The 19-year-old boy who is charged with manslaughter in the death of another 19-year-old boy on Christmas morning in Longolongo is expected to appear on January 18, at the Fasi Magistrate's Court.
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